Program Manager (On-site)

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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation practice, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Title

Program Manager (On-site)

Required Skills and Experience

* Possesses a Project Management Professional (PMP ) Certification.
* 5 years of experience managing successful, large-scale projects that include multiple diverse teams.
* 5 years of experience using project software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, etc. to track and maintain projects.
* 5 years of experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules based on work breakdown structures.
* 5 years of experience with PMO methodologies and documentation.
* 5 years of experience in meeting facilitation and documentation.
* 5 years of experience in creating and presenting internal and external status reports.
* 5 years of experience in risk and issue management.
* Proven track record of completing project deliverables within the constraints of scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
* Ability to effectively coordinate multiple project teams and meet overall objectives.
* Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to project managers.
* Provide effective communication and collaborative skills.
* Experience in creating presentations and presenting to stakeholders.
* Experience providing excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management.
* Possesses an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations Certification.
* Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base.
* Experience managing waterfall projects.
* Experience with state government projects.
* Experience managing and reporting projects in compliance with Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.
* Experience working with technical programming teams.
* Ability to demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems.
* Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
* Skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team building.
* Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment.
* Experience managing vendors and vendor projects.
* Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming, data analytics, etc.
* A team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic.
* Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

Primary Responsibilities

* Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled projects.
* Maintain project metrics in accordance with established standards.
* Establish resource performance metrics.
* Manage one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple projects.
* Serve as a liaison with users.
* Ensure project integration and adjust project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the Department s needs.
* Provide hands-on leadership for complex projects.
* Provide project progress reports to internal and external stakeholders as well as executive leadership.
* Manage project spending plans and resources for associated projects.
* Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Program Management Office (PMO) standards and other documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with Chapter 60GG-1, Florida.
* Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
* Lead or assist in business requirement gathering sessions for Joint Application Development (JADs)
* Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and IT software developers to document business requirements.
* Coordinate and develop As-Is, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation.
* Lead and develop the implementation of business process improvement recommendations.
* Follow a set of standard practices that ensure the integrity and quality of project artifacts.
* Manage expectations of diverse stakeholders and provide regular briefings to executives.
* Develop Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) templates.
* Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team.

Education

* A bachelor s or master s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Alternatively, 4 years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement or on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Duration

Long-Term

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 3 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra's commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.